Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carriage Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carriage Hill Elementary School serves the southeast part of Papillion, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carriage Hill Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Carriage Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carriage Hill Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
7%
7%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carriage Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Carriage Hill Elementary School is ranked #498 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Carriage Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Carriage Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School, Prairie Queen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Carriage Hill Elementary School?
386 students attend Carriage Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carriage Hill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carriage Hill Elementary School?
Carriage Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carriage Hill Elementary School offer ?
Carriage Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carriage Hill Elementary School part of?
Carriage Hill Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools.
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